These are the views of Commissioner Eddie Hui Ki-on who said the move would bring quality community service while allowing the Force to meet the challenges of 21st century policing.

Mr Hui made the comments in OffBeat's special edition pullout featured in this issue's centre pages. The pullout covers the Force's milestones in improving internal communication, human resource management and staff relations - some of the top values on the Force agenda.

Views from staff on the issue are covered along with an inside look at how information technology is also contributing to the enhancement of internal communications.